khởi phát
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ faːt̚˧˦]Huế [kʰəːj˧˨ faːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ faːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khởi phát means to start; to begin; to arise.
Chinese characters: 起發
Meanings of khởi phát in English
Verb
- to start; to begin; to arise
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 起發.
Frequently asked questions
What does khởi phát mean in English?
khởi phát (verb) means "to start; to begin; to arise".
How do you pronounce khởi phát?
IPA: Hanoi [xəːj˧˩ faːt̚˧˦]; Saigon [kʰəːj˨˩˦ faːk̚˦˥]. Tones: khởi — dipping tone (hỏi), phát — rising tone (sắc).
Is khởi phát a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khởi phát is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 起發.